Extensive [blank_start]larval migrations[blank_end] occur through the host.
S. vulgaris: [blank_start]submucosal arteries[blank_end] to the head of the [blank_start]cranial mesenteric artery[blank_end].
S. edentatus: [blank_start]liver[blank_end] and [blank_start]sub-peritoneum[blank_end] of the right flank.
S. equinus: [blank_start]liver[blank_end] and [blank_start]pancreas[blank_end]
Answer
larval migrations
larval moults
submucosal arteries
pulmonary arteries
cranial mesenteric artery
caudal mesenteric artery
liver
lungs
sub-peritoneum
pleural cavity
liver
colon
pancreas
cecum
Question 4
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Prepatent periods:
S. vulgaris - [blank_start]6 months[blank_end]
S. edentatus - [blank_start]11 months[blank_end]
S. equinus - [blank_start]9 months[blank_end]
Answer
6 months
9 months
11 months
6 months
9 months
11 months
Question 5
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Which of the 3 species has the shortest prepatent period?
Answer
S. vulgaris
S. edentatus
S. equinus
Question 6
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What are the clinical signs and complications that are associated with S. vulgaris?
Answer
Verminous arteritis
Thrombus formation
Embolism
Aneurism
Disruption of blood flow to intestines
Colic
Question 7
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What are the clinical signs and associated conditions with a S. edentatus infestation?
Answer
Jaundice
Fever
Peritonitis
Intraperitoneal haemorrhage
Colic
Anorexia
Question 8
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What are the clinical signs and associated conditions with a S. equinus infestation?
Answer
Colic
Anorexia
Haemorrhagic tracts in liver, pancreas and intestine
Diahorrea
Aneurysm
Peritonitis
Question 9
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Adult worms for al 3 strongyles cause insignificant damage compared to the larval stages.
Answer
True
False
Question 10
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What is the best diagnostic method for detection?
Answer
Larval culture
Fecal float
ELISA
Baermanns test
Question 11
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What anthelmintics are effective against the adult and migratory stages of Strongyle?
Answer
Ivermectin
Moxidectin
Pyrantel
Fenbendazole
Praziquantel
Question 12
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What anthelmintics are ONLY effective against the adult stage of Strongyle?